s/o electrolytes /coconut water

[mastistyle]

I have always used G2/gatorade for my hydration on my runs, but was thinking of trying out coconut water.  Do any of you train with coconut water?  I went to the store and looked at 4 different brands of coconut water-and they all have different levels of potassium, sodium and sugars-so I am not sure which brand to even get.  I live in Houston-and it hot and humid; so I've been gushing down water and g2 on my long runs these last few weeks, and its only the beginning.  I was looking for some alternatives-but wasn't sure coconut water should be used during the runs, or as a post workout recovery drink?  

[emuni04]

I personally don't care for the taste, but at my former Crossfit box the trainers encouraged us to drink it post-workout. I believe they would bring in Vita Coco? I can't remember.

[wambam]

When I drink it, I drink it post workout. The brand is C2O but have sometimes used vita coco. Anything without added sugar is fine. A lot of people don't like the taste, but I love it.

[MrsE]

I've tried a couple different kinds and yet all tasted horrible to me. It doesn't hurt to try a few different brands and see of you like them. GL.

[gt7301b]

I'm on team can't stomach coconut water.

[jchokie79]

It's definitely an acquired taste. I personally like it but couldn't pay DH to even take a sip.

[sadlebred]

Jul 5, 2013 11:58:17 GMT -5 gt7301b said:

I'm on team can't stomach coconut water.

What gt said. I can't stand the stuff.

[katietornado]

I keep the pineapple flavor of this at my desk and drink it after a workout: bigtreefarms.com/index.php/page/product/72/89/89

You can buy a single packet of it at Whole Foods (at least around here you can).  I like this powder because it's half the price of the liquid, and you can adjust the flavor/concentration per your taste.

That said...coconut water is not delicious.  I like to keep hydrated so I drink it, but I'd rather be drinking almost anything else!

[jene]

I don't care for it, so I use Gatorade/nuun instead

[hannahb]

I don't mind it when it's super cold but I can't imagine drinking it while running if it were to get warm.

[mrs.jacinthe]

I keep trying it in different brands and iterations because I know it's an excellent beverage for hot weather, but it's just not the beverage for me.  

[grk2012]

I use Skratch mix for my electrolytes. Coconut water is ok to me in small doses, but it has to be ice cold, and I prefer the fruit-added flavors. I can't stomach it once it's been worn on my back for an hour or more.

[al320]

Blech. Blech. Blech.

Once, on a hot,day, i had a sample of chocolate coconut water after a race, that was the only time it tasted good.

Ive had a brand called Body Armour, its like 10% coconut water, and its delicious, but basically its overpriced gatorade.

So yeah, gatorade or powerade is fne with me.

[brooke77]

I like ice cold coconut water only. I like zico the best. The chocolate is really good on its own or blended into protein powder. Beware about drinking too much before a long run - I find it acts as a bit of a laxative on my system =(

[Brit]

I kinda like it, but I don't drink it on runs because it is like $4 for 20 oz where I live. That just seems insane to me. G2 it is!

[mcc]

I've acquired a taste for it but its so expensive so I get Gatorade usually

[msmerymac]

I like some and I dislike other brands. My husband hates it. Anyway, I'm not sure it's THAT much better than regular water, but I mostly hydrate with regular water anyway.